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Training the youth in good governance

In the City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas, the National Children’s Month is now celebrated with a Child Representative Election, where the youths elect their City Child Representative for Youth Issues. A child representative is elected in each of the city’s 30 barangays. The Barangay...

That fine balance between business & investments promotion

The City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas is strategically positioned to be favorable for business and investments. Only a little more than an hour’s commute from Manila, this landlocked component city in the coastal province of Batangas, has proven to be a vital link...

Mayor AJAM’s employment & livelihood formula

With investments and new businesses, plus a whole lot of government support, come livelihood and employment. This straightforward formula was successfully implemented in the City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas, leading to the creation of jobs and livelihood, punctuated by the city government’s job fairs...

Of farmers & cooperatives

Large, wide plains generally characterize the topography of the City of Sto. Tomas in Batangas province. Mountainous terrain only becomes apparent on the northeast side of the city, encompassing a portion of Mt. Makiling. The city maintains a robust agricultural sector, despite long years...

On pace with peace & order and disaster preparedness

The City of Sto. Tomas is one of the first city governments in the province of Batangas to establish close coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) in order to improve peace and order, as well as disaster response, in times of emergency...

City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas: A social services sanctuary for all

Standing before his constituents as he delivered his second State of the City Address, lawyer Arth Jhun Aguilar Marasigan renewed his commitment as Mayor of the City of Sto. Tomas, Batangas: “As we continue to develop and grow, our city will remain a...

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Let me begin this story by saying I am not tech support. Most technology reporters and editors have been known to say this to...

Mayor AJAM’s employment & livelihood formula

With investments and new businesses, plus a whole lot of government support, come livelihood and employment. This straightforward formula was successfully implemented in the City...

“While wage review is welcome, basic needs are rising, wage hike urgently needed”—Labor leaders

Labor groups urged the Regional Tripartite Wage and Boards (RTWBs) not to be distracted with DTI's "sincere effort" of a 500 pesos noche buena...

Serious leaks: When getting and sharing pornos is criminal

The right to privacy is considered sacred. It is what allows people to sleep at night and feel secure in their communities, in their...